INTERVIEW | Nearly a year into her stint as education minister, Fadhlina Sidek is philosophical about the changes that she wants to see.

“I know the expectations are high and many people will have grievances, but for me every small victory, every good improvement is a reformasi.

“To me, we are always on track. Every day is reformasi when you talk about education. A reform of values, structure and access. When we were in opposition we always put forward our vision and now we are in a position where we can do it,” she told Malaysiakini in an exclusive interview.

Hers had been a meteoric rise as she only made the move from full-time lawyer and activist to politics just over three years ago. Suddenly she was given an appointment to the Dewan Negara and won...